Fun facts about Suriname
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Suriname is the smallest independent country in South America.
Suriname
Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country in northern South America, also considered as part of the Caribbean and the West Indies. Situated slightly north of the equator, over 90% of its territory is covered by rainforest, the second-highest proportion of forest cover in the world.
From the “Geography” section
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The country has the highest forest cover of any nation in the world at 90.2%.
Suriname
Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country in northern South America, also considered as part of the Caribbean and the West Indies. Situated slightly north of the equator, over 90% of its territory is covered by rainforest, the second-highest proportion of forest cover in the world.
From the “Geography” section
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Suriname's first Olympic medal was won by Anthony Nesty in the 100-metre butterfly at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Suriname
Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country in northern South America, also considered as part of the Caribbean and the West Indies. Situated slightly north of the equator, over 90% of its territory is covered by rainforest, the second-highest proportion of forest cover in the world.
From the “History” section
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The Central Suriname Nature Reserve was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unspoiled forests and biodiversity.
Suriname
Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country in northern South America, also considered as part of the Caribbean and the West Indies. Situated slightly north of the equator, over 90% of its territory is covered by rainforest, the second-highest proportion of forest cover in the world.
From the “Geography” section
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Suriname's economy was historically dominated by the bauxite industry, which accounted for over 15% of GDP until 2015.
Suriname
Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country in northern South America, also considered as part of the Caribbean and the West Indies. Situated slightly north of the equator, over 90% of its territory is covered by rainforest, the second-highest proportion of forest cover in the world.
From the “Economy” section
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